Gifted Gourmet

Thanks for this link, Blissful! When I read the note that it was a property owned originally by Steve and Marie Nygren, of the Peasant Restaurants, I knew it would be perfect!

ahem ... I never missed the Midnight Buffet ... even if I had eaten a full dinner at 6 pm ... surprised that the ship didn't sink ...

Okay, okay, can we cut the NYT Food & Dining section a little slack? It is July and temperatures are soaring outside ... there is an article on green markets and one on our local Atlantan Anne Quattrano's peaches ... and it is usually somewhat more engaging, I'll admit ... and, from time to time there is a Julia Moskin piece ... Asimov has something nice on sweeter wines... and Fabricant has some nectarine ideas ... maybe they perk up come fall ...

Real Cajun Recipes has one without using dill, lime, or peppers ... as does Splendid Table from NPR

Creme de menthe parfait with good quality vanilla bean ice cream, topped with whipped cream and a cherry! Cool and elegant! or another variation: Grasshopper Parfaits using chocolate cookie crumbs ...

Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur $19.99. Carolans Finest Irish Cream Liqueur $25.99. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur $19.99. descriptions and reviews provided by Tastings.com

Wasn't that Ralph Lauren's objective in some of his earlier clothing designing? The covers probably use the concept as well to convey the elusive "class" idea as well ...

from Slate Online Anyone else see this "clean look and hushed color palate"?

I feel your pain (and your sweat!) everyone .. have you read this thread on what one might not make during the summer heat? Foods I refuse to eat during hot summer days...

Still hopeful that we can focus our comments on the upcoming show rather than on a "verbal bombardment" of Rachel Ray ... Perhaps, once it has actually aired, we can better decide on the merits (or lack of merit) the show brings ... fair enough?

USA Today article ... A quick look at all of the media today has the same news which is that Rachel Ray's newest venture, her television show, debuts on September 18th ... NY Daily News has a similar article ... I actually think that this may work out well .. she wants to use her "content buddies" to share ideas ... and she adds that no show will follow any one theme ... maybe this isn't so farfetched after all ...

Click here for the 64 page directory from Georgia Organics. org ... it is incredible! Thanks, micropundit, for bringing it to our attention!

I came across this recently: from U Penn on African restaurants which may, or may not, be of value ... In Atlanta, we have one restaurant of which I am aware, Ethiopian Abbay Restaurant which is popular with the local Ethiopian community.

NYTimes article So, folks who either love or hate a new idea, what is your take on this new concept? Is being intrusive, as the article suggests, a superb marketing concept? Or is this simply overkill which will drive customers away?

excellent links to numerous St. Petersburg restaurants

Dining at Santana Row in San Jose

Just got home from shopping and went to check out The Pavillion of Dunwoody ... beautiful place with excellent parking next to the building itself ... if I were planning a special event for my family, I would put this at the top of my list since it is near my house ... The Pavillion Catering The Pavillion cuisine As Dave mentions here: next to Brio are P.F. Chang's and McCormick & Schmick Fish Restaurant ...

Check out some of the links on north Atlanta banquet facilities ... I have to agree with the idea of Villa Christina ... it is lovely and the food is excellent! and this is also interesting: The Dunwoody Coach House

Well, there is this list of Southern Food Festivals from dixiedining.com which includes some interesting events ... just a small sampling:

Okra croutons .... really! Jacques Pepin makes croutons ... cheese croutons croutons like they make at Outback Steakhouse and just when you thought I was through, one last crouton: Sweet cinnamon croutons ...

Milt on Alpharetta ...

another discussion on why moving to Atlanta (Alpharetta as well) can be a culinary blessing therese.... on Alpharetta ....

Check out Bruce Weinstein's Marble Cheesecake Brownies ...

New article on Savannah dining: Atlanta Journal-Constitution ...

Sol y Luna website ... and their Brunch menu looks quite interesting! Thanks, Guilty Gourmand ...